Saturday, September 11

fly with me

Nine years ago to the minute, I was looking at my alarm clock and even my OCD ten year old self was freaking out about waking up late. I ran into my parents bedroom to berate my dad for not waking me up and before I could say anything, I stopped in my tracks when I saw the TV. I wasn't old enough to understand the magnitude of the situation nor the simple fact that hundreds of people's lives were being taken in front of my eyes, but I'll never get the image of the twin towers collapsing out of my mind. Nor will anyone. I remember my teacher at school later in the day saying, "When something happens where you won't be able to forget the exact place you were when it happens, then you know it's big." It was kind of weird to say at the time, but it's true. We all remember where we were when we heard. Regardless about how you feel politically, you have to appreciate the lives lost fighting in the name of our country that day and the innocent people found in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Moving on, you know those photoshoot days when...every picture is a good picture? This photoshoot was one of those kinds. Seriously, every single picture turned out so well! Ironically, it seems that every one of our "best" photoshoots is when we go into it without a specific vision in mind and just..take pictures. In this case, I said, "Oh, let's just get this outfit over with and take pictures of it," not expecting anything. We found a random-not-thought-out location and miraculously, everything just came together so well.

I wore this dress for the actual graduation ceremony. Of course, it's kind of silly because who even sees your graduation attire under your robes?? Only those family members who were roaming about my house before I drove off into the sunset saw it. But, oh well. I'm wearing it again, you see! I love the little florals and mix of pastel colors in it, so precious. Honestly, I threw this blazer into the mix at the last second and looking at them together it just feels like they were born to be together! It brings out the colors in the dress and ties in so perfectly with my fedora and white shoes! Ahhh!

So there's this girl down the hall from me in my dorm who I've been dying to become friends with the whole time I've been here. Of all the friends I've made...not one is even remotely fascinated by clothes like I am. My roommate doesn't own a single skirt or dress! Hahaha :) Which is fine, I love her, and I love my friends. But I've been dying to meet a friend in real life here apart from the blogging world to share my love with. And this girl down the hall wears such cute dresses and cardigans! Well! Last night, she came over to our room with two other girls and we had a movie night! And tonight, we are going to Letters to Juliet together! Friends?? I think it could turn out that way!

Niklaas always ends up in crazy positions when he takes my pictures. When he was taking the one (above) and a few of the others, he was climbing all over this bridge and I had to take a picture of it! It's so funny.

cuteeee, eh??

My overachieving ways are kicking my butt as it turns out. I always do my homework the second I get home from class...and by the time I go to class 2 days later, I've forgotten almost everything I've learned and my skills are rusty. My chemistry class is so hard! I got a 100% on my quiz this week and an 85% the time before..but this week I got between 40-60%. Sigh. I need to do homework later and closer to quiz time haha :)

I think that's all for now!! I'm so happy that all of you are as excited about the blog sisterhood as we are :). I wasn't expecting that excited of a response but the feedback was amazing! So, thank you! We have another one coming up soon so stick around :)

Beautiful photos! I love the colors, and the dress is adorable! At the beginning of each quarter, I always pick out who I want to befriend in my classes too haha! Hopefully it works out for you because then your circle of friends aaaannnddd your wardrobe will grow haha! ;)(http://showersofsunflowers.blogspot.com)

Is that title about the Jonas Brothers song "Fly With Me"? IF so... :))))) ♥♥♥I was in kindergarten. I don't think my teacher would've told a bunch of 5 year old kids that 2 towers in NYC were just attacked by 2 planes..lol. In fact, I don't even remember WHEN I knew that had happened.I loooveee the dress! And the hat and jacket go perfectly. :)Ahhh cool hope you can become friends. BUT then if you do homework later you might forget how to do it! :P Maybe. At least, that's how I am. Haha.Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

i always love when photos turn out better than expected. such a nice surprise to look on the camera or on your computer and see something of yourself you didn't even know was there.love your hat, and the colours you put together, and i'm so glad to hear you're enjoying college and making friends!xxx leahwhat indie nights?

oh my gosh, you are soooo cute. i love the way you write, and i love these pictures! you look so pretty. i'm definitely in agreement you had a great photoshoot (:

how's that 7am four hour long bio lab going? when i read your last comment about that, i told my roommates immediately! we were all appalled. haha

one last thing: i remember how fun it was making new friends my freshman year! one of my good friends, bonnie, and i relive the day we met all the time. i hope you do find some friends with similar interests!!

This was a great post to read.As melodramatic as this will sound, I remember every single moment of that day.. I remember the sickening crunch of collapsing metal on every news station, the sinking feeling in my gut, the eerie silence at dinner that night.

On another note, I really do enjoy these photos of you. You always seems to pair things together so effortlessly that go so strikingly together. Plus, you are gorgeous.

Hope you're having a fantastic night, missy. And study! Ha. Reminds me I have a paper due Monday (crazy, right? Classes only just started!)

I can relate to the spontaneous photoshoot! and they do just turn out better. i'm not saying all the time but most of the time they do! lol. i'm in love with your outfit here. the blazer and dress make a perfect marriage! i want that blazer bad! haha but then again, i don't have the guts to actually wear nice clothes. i buy them but i don't wear them. it sucks! lol i wish i had your confidence!

Maggie, I think this is by far my favorite of your shoots and outfits. PERFECT dress, great blazer pairing, and flawless photos. Seriously. It all looks so lovely and professional! Love love love a million times over.